Peoria Area Information

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You will find BIG CITY amenities with a small town feel. Peoria is located halfway between Chicago and St. Louis in the heart of Illinois. Peoria is nestled along the Illinois River, with a vibrant riverfront where you can enjoy a concert, take in one of the city's many festivals, grab a bite to eat or take a stroll up and down Peoria's breathtaking trails.

We invite you to visit and enjoy all the amenities Peoria has to offer. Whether it is outdoor recreation at one of Peoria's many golf courses, taking your kids to the zoo or watching buffalo and elk roam free at Wildlife Prairie Park, you will not be disappointed.

If you prefer to be indoors, check out the Caterpillar Visitor Center or view one of the many exhibits at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, gaze at the stars at their Planetarium or watch a movie at their giant, all digital screen theater. We are sure you will find plenty of unique attractions, shopping and restaurants to enjoy Peoria to its fullest.

Peoria Area Information

The Peoria Civic Center features an 11,330 seat arena, a 2,184-seat theater, 45,000 sq ft of meeting space and 110,000 sq ft of exhibit space. The downtown location is 10 minutes from the Peoria International Airport and has 1,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the center and over 4,000 hotel rooms nearby. SAVOR…Peoria provides a direct connection to fresh local ingredients and the resources of the world’s leading venue management company, SMG. The facility is only a few blocks away the Riverfront district, museums, live entertainment and unique dining opportunities. Call us at 309- 673-8900 for a tour and let's talk about hosting your next event at the Peoria Civic Center!

The Peoria Civic Center is excited to welcome you to our facility! All of the information you need to have an enjoyable experience with us is right here for you. See the complete list of Peoria Civic Center events here.

TICKETSfor Peoria Civic Center events can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or at the Toyota Box Office at the Peoria Civic Center.

PARKINGat the Peoria Civic Center is convenient with two parking lots located on site the Marquee lot and the Fulton lot. There are also multiple lots throughout downtown Peoria that are available for event parking.

STAYovernight in Peoria! Whether you are here for a one day event or a week-long conference, Peoria has exactly what you are looking for. Enjoyall Peoria has to offer, including two brand new museums, a vibrant arts community, unique dining experiences and multiple shopping centers.

If you have additional questions please contact us in advance and let our staff help make sure you have the best experience possible.